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Community College of Denver, or CCD, is a community college, located in Denver, Colorado. It was founded in 1967. The main campus of CCD is known as the Auraria Campus. It also has five branch campuses named East Campus, Lowry Campus, North Campus, Parkway Campus and Southwest Campus.
Community College of Denver primarily focuses on first-generation, underserved and minority students. It enrolls over 13,000 students each term. CCD boasts of more than 85 full time and over 350 part time faculty.
CCD confers more than 350 associate’s degrees and over 250 certificates to the students. It also offers online training programs and courses.
Community College Of Denver is found in Denver, CO. Denver is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Community College Of Denver.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Community College Of Denver accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 8,359 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission
CCD seeks to provide education and opportunity in a diverse world.
Community College of Denver pledges
to provide:
ò programs that transfer for a baccalaureate
degree.
ò occupational programs for job-entry
or upgrading skills.
ò general education courses.
ò developmental instruction and GED
preparation.
ò continuing education and community
services.
ò cooperative inter-institutional
programs with Metropolitan State
College of Denver and University of
Colorado at Denver."
More complete details are provided below.
Community College Of Denver
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204-2026
General Phone: (303) 556-2600
http://www.ccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 306 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 229 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Family and Social Work | 224 | child development |
| Medical Support and Technology | 80 | dental hygienist, radiographer, veterinary assistant, medical assistant, electroencephalographic tech |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | drafting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | mental health counseling, massage therapy |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting technology, business management |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | security and loss prevention |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teaching assistants |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Denver in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 432 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 291 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 215 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Community College Of Denver had a total enrollment of 8,359 students (5,137 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Denver, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,227 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,151 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
Financial Aid:
Community College Of Denver participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 954200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $55,197 | 10 | $57,177 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $48,963 | 10 | $46,506 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $46,409 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $43,168 | 25 | $44,365 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $48,012 | 51 | $47,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Community College Of Denver Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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